Vice President, Student Affairs

Vice President, Student Affairs

Job : 294655

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Student Affairs-Admin

The Vice President for Student Affairs is a cabinet-level executive reporting to the Chief Student Experience Officer (CSXO) and serving as a key member of the University’s senior leadership team. This role provides strategic direction for programs and services that promote belonging, engagement, wellness, and success across all student populations. This executive leader drives a holistic, inclusive, and data-informed approach to student life, aligning student affairs strategy with institutional mission and measurable outcomes in retention, completion, and post-graduation success.

In addition, the Vice President oversees the University’s student conduct system and provides executive leadership for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The University’s Title IX Coordinator, who also serves as the Director of the Center for Accommodation and Access, holds a dual role: reporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Legal Affairs Officer for Title IX compliance and to the Vice President for Student Affairs for ADA compliance.

This dual-reporting structure ensures compliance responsibilities are aligned with both the University’s legal framework and its student success priorities, supporting fair, transparent, and equity-driven processes that promote accountability, safety, and a respectful learning environment.

Through collaborative leadership, the Vice President advances a seamless, data-informed, and inclusive student engagement from enrollment through post‑graduate achievement, while championing initiatives that support both student development and campus community standards.

Significant Duties &

Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership and Planning (25%) – Develop and execute a comprehensive Student Engagement Strategy aligned with institutional goals. Lead the integration of student success, well‑being, and belonging initiatives across academic and administrative units. Represent the student voice in executive decision‑making and institutional planning.
• Student Success, Engagement, and Belonging (20%) – Foster a campus culture centered on care, belonging, and student achievement. Design and assess programs that enhance student engagement, leadership development, and co‑curricular learning. Partner with Academic Affairs to improve student retention, progression, and completion.
• Health, Wellness, and Safety (15%) – Oversee counseling, health services, accessibility, basic needs, and crisis management. Implement proactive well‑being initiatives and coordinated care models. Ensure compliance with Title IX, Clery, ADA/Section 504, and related policies.
• Operational Oversight and Resource Management (15%) – Supervise departments such as the Dean of Students, Residence Life, Campus Life,…